First and foremost... it was the welcoming feeling of walking in... feeling like I was at home with…read morefamily. KOSTAS is an amazing human being! The food is the cherry on top. Hospitality is surreal and the food was delicious! Some of the best Greek food I have ever experienced and the pasta was exquisite. I had many places to go eat in Auckland but this was by far the best choice. I went almost every day - i was on vacation for 15 days. Ordered something at least 10 of those days! Didn't regret it ever Coming back soon! Thank you for the best experience and Sweet memories

Probably one of only two true Greek restaurants I've found in NZ, the other being Akropolis in…read moreWhangārei . The food is great. The ambience is a nice Mediterranean décor. I rate it a 4.5 only because they're missing dsoutzoukakia) and kritharaki on the menu, which I'd prefer over most Italian dishes, but both cuisines are great at El Greco, just like the service. Still, it's easily close to a 5 and my favourite Greek spot in NZ. But it's not a full 5 yet, but 4 would be too low :)

The food is okay but obviously the waitress didn't mention that I almost ordered the same salad as…read morethe side dish ... The creamy mussels are my favorite though.

Wonderful night at Nicolino in Devonport. Great food & service, with a warm, genuine atmosphere…read more The waitress was very helpful with offering menu suggestions and we were not disappointed. The beef moussaka accompanied by a Mythos beer were a delicious pairing. We'll definitely be back!

I was surprised with the negative reviews, but base on my daughter's experience we thought the food…read morewas good. We ordered the pita bread, beetroot hummus, prawn manti, spanakopita, kataifi prawns, sokolata, cheesecake, and butterscotch and tahini dessert. I agree that the dishes were not Greek food based on other Greek restaurants I have visited, but I found the food in Oceania lacked flavor (which might be because I am pollo-pescatarian). The food here was flavorable, and had a very nice presentation.

Such a great find while exploring Parnell Rd. Had a great Pisco Sour and spanakopita on tzadiki…read more Staff was attentive. Really cute bar with indoor and outdoor seating.

This is definitely the shining star of the new Brickworks development! I've never had a bad meal or…read morebad service here. Love it!

I really tried to like this restaurant but unfortunately I don't think I'll be back for the food…read more My friend and I came here for a quick lunch - she ordered the egg benny and I grabbed a steak kebab sandwich. My steak was over cooked and I am not sure what cut of meat they used because it was really chewy and tough to cut - however the hoagie roll was really nice and soft. I ended up eating the bread with the salad. My friend decided to play it safe and ordered the egg Benedict with a Mediterranean hash - to her disappointment there were egg shells throughout the meal. On the plus side they do a lovely Whittaker's Mocha which I would probably get again :)

Have been a huge fan of this place for a long time and we travel a few suburbs to get here. Kebabs…read moreare so filling and the butter chicken when he has it is a must try! He doesn't follow the traditional water based Indian version but it is definitely a must have when you go here. Dine in or takeaway

YUM! Great kebabs and super good skinny fries. And heaps of them. The fries, I mean, not the…read morekebabs. Unless you ordered heaps of kebabs. The fries are pretty greasy though. But soooo good. And they do a good milkshake too, a proper thick thickshake-kind. And you know how I love milkshakes. And thickshakes. And thickshakes that are actually thick. Service here has always been friendly, and efficient. There's street parking but if that's all full there's a handy big carpark across the road by the library. If Glen Innes is on your route to work, or near where you live or work, or you're going vaguely in that direction and fancy a kebab (or deliciously greasy skinny fries that aren't from McD's), then definitely hit up 149.

food great but rushed out at the end while there were still empty tables. bought the bill while we…read morewere still eating dessert. spent over $200 for 2 people and rushed out like we'd gone for takealways . nice food

Everything you'd want in a small, Italian, family run restaurant. You can tell the three…read moregenerations who work here put a lot of effort into serving great quality, traditional italian food. The servings are generous and the flavours are bold and robust. Not to mention, they have a fantastic wood-fired oven that pumps out perfectly imperfect pizzas and calzones - great for takeaways! We came here for dinner recently with the extended family and it was an absolute treat. Whilst the majority of the table went for the veal, I opted for the linguine with prawns, chilli, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Such a classic combination but an absolute winner in my book. The pasta was cooked al dente and the chillii /garlic/lemon ratio was spot on. My dad raves about this place and after our most recent visit, it's not hard to see why!

I have been dying for some good traditional pasta for ages! And this place does not disappoint…read more Service was so quick and the pasta was so fresh and well cooked. The scallops were cooked perfectly in the seafood pasta and the pasta sauces were so unique from each other!! Will definitely be coming back!

Fantastic food wine and service. Such a fun atmosphere with a great selection of food choices and…read moregreat wines

The quality of the food left a lot to be desired. The wait staff was ok but I felt a little…read moreuninterested. Not very Italian at all.

Portofino is a bit of an Auckland institution. They've been around for 30 years, and while there…read moreare now nine Portofinos around the city, the quality of each one seems to differ a lot. Sadly, Takapuna was not great when we went there before a show at the Bruce Mason Centre. Firstly on arrival the manager looked almost inconvenienced that we were there. She was attentive and quick, but just gave off the impression that we were being a bother by choosing to dine there. I know everyone has bad days, and having worked in hospo I know the challenges of being upbeat and chirpy all the time, but it is a bad start. The meals, while not terrible, were just a bit bland and reasonably expensive. It felt like zero love had been put into the meals. Like Portofino is the McDonalds of Italian food - all competently put together, but without any magic or flair. It's not a horrible place, but there is certainly better nearby.

Excellent pizza, truly Neapolitan taste, the dough is made authentically. I was transported back to…read moreNaples. The salads are good too, the staff are very friendly. The restaurant is small but cozy. Use Google Maps for directions. Apple Maps will send you to their old address and leave you frustrated.

Great pizza and pasta place. The pasta is fresh and delicious. Very popular so recommend a…read morereservation. Very well priced as well. Dinner * Extra mozzarella pizza (Excellent) * Bolognese baked pasta (Excellent)

I had heard through the grapevine that this was just the best ever pizza found on the North Shore…read more So of course I pestered my partner to take us there for a takeout pizza mid week. I arrived around five thirty and the popular pizzeria had a few guests eating pasta on the front outdoor seating area. The owner who bakes all the pizza's himself is a friendly and humorous Greek man, and was only too happy to point out the fave choices of pizza for us first time visitors. The Top picks were Greco, a delicious topping of lamb, red onion, olives, peppers, tzatziki, basil and parsley (My first pick also). And the Quattro Stagioni which had Salami, Ham, Prawns and Mushroom, this was sensational (my second pick). As it was the premiere visit, we opted for the two small pizzas, costing both under 18 dollars each, and let me tell you, I thought I could have eaten a pizza to myself, however the servings were so great that I only managed about 2 pieces each. Beautiful pizza base , and the toppings are just divino divine! I will be back as soon as I can, to try more pizza flavours, and a pasta dish for sure.

Just need some good food during the interim of taking care of my mother in law in the NS hospital…read more We ordered one Divino Pizza and one Divino Pasta for three of us. The pizza and pasta are eally nice and far beyond my expectations (I preferred pasta a bit more). Got refreshed and continue facing whatever they are in the real life.